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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 726.94 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 726.94 and 192.38 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 726.94 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/726.94 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 726.94 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 139,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,848.72/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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